Monday, November 30, 2015

Yelllllo!! Happy End of November!! Oh my goodness, I have so much to do, but I just had to share a few of my cyber Monday specials I have found with you!! I am all about small business, helping other mommas out and sharing a good deal when I find one! Here is what I've stumbled across so far…

For the first time EVER, AdvoCare is having a sale on lots of goodies!! If you're looking to try something new or just stock up/save, NOW IS THE TIME!! Check it out!

If you're looking to add some bling to your holiday outfits, or still looking for a gift for a girlfriend, Stella & Dot extended their Black Friday sale until today! I totally scooped up a necklace and few other things, earned Dot dollars & will be styling for my holiday parties. I'll be reviewing some goodies tomorrow on the blog, and be on the lookout for a giveaway! {hint, if you order from this link, you'll be entered into the drawing!}

$228 value for $61!!!

Skincare is so important, especially when the weather is turning cold and the heat makes everything dry! I am loving my Reverse Regime that Megan is helping me out with. I can tell you that my next purchase will be for my lips, because they are so dry and chapped! I am in need of some help! Megan would love to assist you with any skincare questions, she can be reached here!

She even has something for that hard to buy guy in your life:

With all of the photos we'll be taking, have you thought about your makeup?? Younique has a heck of a deal with buying this bundle! $99 and it's valued at $151! That lipstick looks to die for. Ann can help you out, feel free to browse these deals here! They extended their Black Friday promotion as well.

And a not so small biz…

And for you coffee lovers, did you see Starbucks has a $25 off of $60 purchase, plus free shipping? Who wouldn't love a fun coffee mug to curl up with on these cold days ahead? Gimme all the coffee. Starbucks Deal

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Wednesday morning we got up and decided we wanted to go check out "Old Town." We had a few hours to kill before our 2 pm massages, so we wanted to take a little adventure. This was our "vacation day" for sure, and we lived it up!

I layered with a kimono, black tee, & skinnies.

I couldn't get enough of that Arizona sunshine!

Or the palm trees.

We stopped at the resort's coffee shop and were on our way! I had the barista make me her favorite drink--for the life of me, I can't remember anything other than an "Americana" and something about white chocolate? Super yummy!

When we got to Old Town, there was a little camera crew following two hip mamas and their babes in strollers. No clue what they were talking about, but it was kinda cool to see!

Just one of the fun shops down there.

We kept trying to imagine what life was like back in the old days--a saloon and meeting up at high noon!

My friend.

The cactus were so cool and apparently really old. I had no idea how long it took to grow one and I guess it's illegal to mess with one!

We ate lunch at Mission--a really good Mexican restaurant! Table side guacamole, yes please! I was dutifully studying the menu and wanted to order everything, basically.

Seriously, look at that guac! I'm still drooling over it.

I decided on the Cubana--big as my head!! With an egg on it, duh. I could barely eat half.

Joe went with the pork tacos. Yum!

We had a few moments to relax in the sun before our couples massage.

I did make one purchase [yes, No Spend November was not strictly enforced, le sigh, but…] the gift shop was full of Lilly Pullitzer, Tory Burch, Kate Spade & Kendra Scott. None of which I own! So hubby says to me I can buy the Tory sunglasses, but I couldn't justify $165 on something the kids will probably steal and break. So I opted for the $20 fakes, since we totally forgot our sunnies at home, and decided on this cute pair to come home with me.

I know they're a bit summery, but they're light and SO pretty! I love pink and it makes me so happy, so I figured these would go with a ton of my outfits.

I was imitating the statue ahead. Hubby caught it on camera.

We had so much fun, just us two!

Spa time!! I cannot explain how amazing the spa was. It smelled heavenly, they had rituals and everything! There was a gigantic 50 pound crystal you put your hands on and inhaled/exhaled toxic & negative energy. You then grab a stone (or rather, it picks you) and you set it down with an intention.

Rhodonite was mine. Tiger Eye was Joe's.

After our aromatherapy massages, we sat by the pool and sipped a little something.

After that we headed back to our room, showered, changed, and were ready to meet everyone at the cocktail welcoming reception!

I went with a simple attire, but was hoping to stay warm since it was outside!

Monday, November 23, 2015

We're baaaaaack! And went from Palm trees and sun, to this! haha I love it.

Oh my goodness, I can't even begin to explain the amount of "awesome" that happened on our little trip to AZ. First and foremost, I almost forgot how much I enjoyed traveling, like really getting out there and seeing new sights. We've been busy making/raising babies these last few years, so it was as if the universe really just took a hold of us and shook us (in a good way) to remind us how important and life changing a little traveling can do.

We left New York bright and early, a 7 am flight.

You can't really tell we were sleepy because we were so excited! I won't lie, it was hard to leave both babes and I certainly shed a few tears when dropping them off…but to reconnect just the two of us and bring us back to "us" and what we love to do: travel = incredible.

We landed in Chicago and I started seeing everyone with red cups---I hadn't really had any coffee other than a few sips at home, so I was in need of some caffeine:

The flight into Phoenix was a little bumpy and I was grateful I took my Dramamine. This view though?? Holy smokes.

We pulled up to the Omni Resort & Spa and it seriously looked like out of a movie.

We were tucked away in the back, room 1702.

It was a little cooler there than the average temps, but man that sunshine felt oh so good! I was a little nervous about scorpions, but we didn't see any. Joe was kind of bummed, but I was perfectly fine with that!

Our view out of the patio.

We were so hungry and a little wonky with the 2 hour time change, so we were super excited for some lunch at the fancy burger bar.

We loved its simple decor--so modern chic!

Like I said, I was little bit of a mini mess leaving the kids behind, and my friend Alison said once I got there and had a relaxing drink with Joe, I'd feel much better.

She was right.

We had a yummy chicken quesadilla appetizer and I had a delicious Kale salad with shaved parm and a lemon vinaigrette-- so good!

We each ordered one more drink and just walked, talked, laughed, and enjoyed life.

We then went back to the room and fell asleep for a good 2 hour nap! Don't remember the last time just the two of us took a nap. I will take any reason to bum around in a robe. Don't you just love hotel robes? Or am I just weird.

We went out for some sushi with another couple that was there and got to take our first Über! It was definitely a little more chilly than we hoped, but that didn't stop us from having a great time. I was happy to have my faux fur vest and blanket scarf to bundle up with.

We weren't out super late, and the sushi was just okay. It's supposedly "the place" to go, and we (being sushi snobs) weren't terribly impressed. In fact, the night we flew home we went directly to our favorite spot and had dinner at 9:30 because we missed it so much.